Visiting Greece at least once in a lifetime is undeniably an experience worth going after and unimaginably rewarding.
Crystalline waters, sugary beaches, warm weather, cloudless skies, imposing mountains, hilltop monasteries, friendly locals giving the word “hospitality” their own unbeatable version, and lands drenched in history await to augment any venture.
Without a doubt, if you manage to attend to all the details of this exciting trip, you will feel like signing up for the dreamiest holiday endeavour.
Below are eight applications and websites that can definitely turn out to be particularly useful during a Greek escape or vacation, from food ordering to car hire, luxury accommodation, and hospital duties.
E-food – For food and grocery deliveries
Efood.gr is one of the best online delivery services in Greece, through which you can order food, drinks, coffees, and even grocery items from more than 20.000 shops in more than 100 cities in Greece.
You simply create an account with the platform after providing your current Greek address in the search box. The app will then list all the shops near your area from where you can order anything from coffee and brunches to snacks, fish, grilled food, pastry foods, sweets, alcoholic drinks, bakery delicacies, and any necessary items from a supermarket.
Next step, you choose the desired payment method (can be cash, credit/debit card, or PayPal) so the order can be sent to the selected shop. Finally, you receive a notification from the shop regarding the acceptance of your order and its delivery time.
Efood.gr also cares for the community and the environment, which is why it has joined hands with non-profit organisations and charities that contribute to both by giving its customers the opportunity to donate to noble causes just before placing their order.
Ferry Route – For your ferry bookings
ferryroute.com is considered the first ferry booking platform in Greece that also covers other parts of Europe, including Italy and Spain, as well as Turkey.
The app enables its users to compare ferry companies and ticket prices, select the route that best suits them (from 350 different ports and more than 70 ferry companies), and then book their ferry ticket.
At the same time, the platform stores your tickets and allows you to alter any details of your trip. You may even check the position of your ferry in real time (live on the map provided through the app), get reminders when your ferry is close to the port, and feel relaxed that there are no hidden fees or ferry schedule or timetable-related inconsistencies.
For more convenience, users of the app can get their e-ticket (instead of a printed version of their ticket) and use their mobile phone to get into the ferry.
The app will provide you with a list of both direct and “indirect” ferry routes so you know all your options. It should also be noted that ferryhopper.gr has one of the best free Customer Support services in Greece, which will happily answer your queries and attend to your travel needs.
Kinglike Concierge – For the luxury traveller with VIP requirements
KinglikeConcierge.com is a boutique luxury travel agency that offers top-tier accommodation options in four distinct locations, including Mykonos, Paros, Antiparos, and Tuscany, Italy.
Besides high-end villa rentals in prestigious locations that feature world-class amenities, such as saunas, personal gyms, tennis courts, infinity swimming pools, Jacuzzis, and many more, the agency also pampers its VIP clientele with complimentary and exceptional concierge services for even more personalised experiences.
Among others, you can choose between a private chef, private butler, nanny, beach club reservations, VIP restaurant bookings, daily housekeeping, private transfer, massages, and boat trips – even security services and private helicopter or jet rides/tours.
The booking process is straightforward and fast as you only need to select the desired destination, then choose the elegant mansion that best meets your needs from the list of available chic villas for the selected dates.
You may narrow down your search some more by the number of guests, the desired location, and specific requirements, such as Beachfront, Sunset View, Events & Retreats, and more.
Kinglike Concierge boasts an unrivalled Customer Support team that will bend backwards to please guests in any possible way.
Skroutz – For your shopping needs
Skroutz.gr is a leading e-commerce platform that started as a Greek price-comparison engine in 2005 and has evolved into the most preferred marketplace among users in search of a secure place for their online shopping needs.
The platform hosts over 12.000 online shops and special deals and has almost four million registered users and counting. You can download the app on your phone or tablet and explore the numerous product categories provided (from Technology and Fashion to Sports, Health & Beauty, and Home & Garden).
With millions of products and thousands of stores, you will certainly not fall short of options. Plus, you can compare prices and read verified customer reviews before purchasing a product. Or even get price drop notifications on your most favourite items, as well as alerts about new offers.
The order procedure is easy as you can go through it as a guest user, while the payment options enable flexibility, giving you the chance to buy with instalments, even without having a credit card. Finally, you can request Express Delivery services and either pick up your product within 24 hours.
Airtickets – For your flight ticket searches
Airtickets.gr is a high-quality online travel agency specialising in helping its customers find and buy air tickets. Apart from air tickets, though, you may use the platform to search for and book other aspects of your travel, including transfers, car rentals, hotel accommodation, and even cost-effective tours and activities, through extremely simplified search, planning, and purchasing processes.
The London-headquartered company covers not only Greece, but also most of south-eastern Europe, while its team of experienced travel agents will leave no stone unturned to ensure your travelling needs are fully met via premium travel services.
According to data from IATA, airtickets.gr is the number one travel agency in Greece in air ticket sales, with more than 70.000 unique visits daily.
Fsa-efimeries – For your emergency pharmacy needs
Fsa-efimeries.gr is an online portal created by the Pharmaceutical Association of Athens and provides useful information related to the working hours and locations of all pharmacies in Athens.
Particularly handy for Athens visitors, it enables them to check which pharmacy near them is open and even provides an always updated list with daily pharmacy duties (with all the on-duty pharmacies shown on the map – with detailed directions) so you always know where to go (and precisely how to get there) should you need something from the drugstore at any given time in the day or night, even on a weekend.
Vrisko – For hospital duties
Vrisko.gr is an online search engine that allows users to find any kind of professional and business or company within Greece, from a plumber to a solar panel distributor. However, we suggest downloading the vrisko.gr application to have all the needed information about hospital duties.
Although this is the last thing a traveller wants to think about when holiday-making in Greece, accidents or small disturbances might as well happen. It is wise to know which hospital is on duty if you require emergency or other medical assistance.
For the time being, the app lists all hospitals on duty in Athens (aka Attica), Iraklio (Crete), Larissa (Central Greece), Ioannina (Epirus. North-west of Greece), and Thessaloniki.
You can filter results by specialty as well so you can find the hospitals on duty for the time and day of your choice.
Easycar – For your car hire deals
Easycar.gr is a search and booking engine that will fetch you the best possible car hire deals. Users are also able to compare prices across 100s of brands, from both local and international rental companies, including Avis and Hertz.
Easycar.gr also specialises in negotiating with these brands to get the most beneficial deal for their customers. Furthermore, the fact that they handle massive numbers of bookings allows the broker to arrange much more cost-effective prices than a customer would get on their own.
You only need to know the date and location of your holiday or Greek getaway, insert them in the search bar and then use the car hire comparison tool to browse your options.
As for things like free cancellation, breakdown cover, unlimited mileage, theft protection, 3rd party insurance, and collision damage waiver, they all come as standard in most cases.
